In the beginning of February, the University of Sioux Falls (USF) will start holding a one-credit-hour course on dating called “Finding Dates Worth Keeping.” The purpose of the course is to teach students about infatuation, relationships and breaking up. Information on the class was published on cnn.com on Jan. 9 […]

They aren’t uncommon situations: the person in line behind you at the grocery store, loudly blathering on and on into a cell phone; trying to park in a small lot only to find one car carelessly taking two spaces; women walking down the street, being harassed by men who walk […]

There are many Chicago neighborhoods that are impoverished and suffering from a lack of opportunities for economic growth. Alderwoman Emma Mitts is in favor of Wal-Mart stores coming into the communities because she feels the neighborhoods will only benefit from them. As part of the Annual Heritage Conference Series, many […]

Public meetings were held at the main campus as part of the reaccreditation process which happens once every 10 years by the Consultant Evaluators from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA). The consultant evaluators from the HLC of NCA arrived on campus Monday morning, Jan. […]

The Wal-Mart name has become synonymous to many with worker exploitation in the global economy today. A presentation was held on Jan. 31 as part of a series of Annual Heritage Conferences that are put together by NEIU. The panel presented a synopsis and all-around discussion and response to Liza […]

In a recently released newsletter for January 2007, the Student Activities Office (SAO) announced six new student organizations: Bicycle Club, Honor Society, SABBE, Illinois Education Association, Gamma Phi Omega and Omega Delta. The Spring 2007 Student Organization Fair was held January 24 and 25 in the Village Square showcasing the […]

There is very little time in a day, especially when trying to juggle school and work while maintaining one’s sanity. With so much going on in the lives of college students, periods of relaxation are essential.       Finding the perfect hang-out spot can be challenging for NEIU students without automobiles. Seek no […]

A fairy tale with graphic violence and vulgar language is not a film you take the kids to see. Pan’s Labyrinth is such a film. A labyrinth is a large maze and the object of Ophelia’s (Ivana Baquero) imagination. She is a young girl that has relocated with her pregnant […]

Looking at the trailers and previews, Stomp the Yard appears to be another urban hip-hop drama that lacks substance. If that is the case then looks are definitely deceiving. Stomp the Yard is a moving film that blends the rich history of African-American fraternities and sororities with the ability to […]

On Jan. 19 the Cypress String Quartet played to a less-than-eager audience. Their aired performance on 98.7 WFMT was full of beautiful music and people who, if they were as interested as it seemed, should not have come. The Cypress String Quartet is a world-famous group of classical music performers. […]